Question 1

In the body,vitamin A helps ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce collagen synthesis 
B) insulin enter cells 
C) maintain epithelial cells 
D) the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus 
A) reduce collagen synthesis 
B) insulin enter cells 
C) maintain epithelial cells 
D) the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus

Question 2

Vitamins A,D,E,and K all have hydrocarbon chains that make them soluble in fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A) Green leafy vegetables 
B) Enriched breads 
C) Processed poultry products 
D) Citrus fruit 
A) Green leafy vegetables 
B) Enriched breads 
C) Processed poultry products 
D) Citrus fruit

Question 4

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is most important for bone health?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B-12 
C) Biotin 
D) Folate 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B-12 
C) Biotin 
D) Folate

Question 6

Long-term vitamin E deficiency can result in nerve damage and blindness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) The body has higher requirements for water-soluble vitamins. 
B) In general,excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins. 
C) The body has higher requirements for fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) In general,water-soluble vitamins are more likely to be stored in the body than fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) The body has higher requirements for water-soluble vitamins. 
B) In general,excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins. 
C) The body has higher requirements for fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) In general,water-soluble vitamins are more likely to be stored in the body than fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 8

Kesha is lactose intolerant and avoids all dairy foods.  She also doesn't like the taste of rice,soy,or almond milk so consumes very little calcium in her diet.  As a result of her low calcium intake,________ will be secreted in response to low blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitonin 
C) calcitriol 
D) insulin 
A) parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitonin 
C) calcitriol 
D) insulin

Question 9

A deficiency of vitamin ________ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) B-6 
B) A 
C) B-12 
D) K 
A) B-6 
B) A 
C) B-12 
D) K

Question 10

The human body can absorb some of the ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K 
B) riboflavin 
C) thiamin 
D) vitamin A 
A) vitamin K 
B) riboflavin 
C) thiamin 
D) vitamin A

Question 11

All vitamins are amines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vitamins A,D,E,and K from plant sources are less soluble than vitamins A,D,E,and K from animal sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,________.

Accepted Answer

A) cook slowly in large amounts of water 
B) peel vegetables and cut into small pieces before cooking in water 
C) store in warm conditions,and expose to sunlight and air 
D) stir-fry instead of boil 
A) cook slowly in large amounts of water 
B) peel vegetables and cut into small pieces before cooking in water 
C) store in warm conditions,and expose to sunlight and air 
D) stir-fry instead of boil

Question 14

A low level of salt in sweat is a sign of cystic fibrosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ is the primary site of vitamin absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) small intestine 
B) large intestine 
C) stomach 
D) liver 
A) small intestine 
B) large intestine 
C) stomach 
D) liver

Question 16

Which of the following substances is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant activity?

Accepted Answer

A) E 
B) D 
C) B-6 
D) B-12 
A) E 
B) D 
C) B-6 
D) B-12

Question 17

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive intakes of vitamin D cause rickets in children. 
B) Skin can form prohormone vitamin D after being exposed to sunlight. 
C) Pellagra is the vitamin D deficiency disorder in adults. 
D) Vitamin D is necessary for proper collagen formation. 
A) Excessive intakes of vitamin D cause rickets in children. 
B) Skin can form prohormone vitamin D after being exposed to sunlight. 
C) Pellagra is the vitamin D deficiency disorder in adults. 
D) Vitamin D is necessary for proper collagen formation.

Question 19

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A) Safflower oil 
B) Sunflower seeds 
C) Ground beef 
D) Whole grains 
A) Safflower oil 
B) Sunflower seeds 
C) Ground beef 
D) Whole grains

Question 20

Which of the following foods is the best source of vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A) Enriched breads 
B) Ground beef 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Citrus fruit 
A) Enriched breads 
B) Ground beef 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Citrus fruit

In the body,vitamin A helps ________.

Vitamins A,D,E,and K all have hydrocarbon chains that make them soluble in fats.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

Which of the following vitamins is most important for bone health?

Long-term vitamin E deficiency can result in nerve damage and blindness.

Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?

Kesha is lactose intolerant and avoids all dairy foods. She also doesn't like the taste of rice,soy,or almond milk so consumes very little calcium in her diet. As a result of her low calcium intake,________ will be secreted in response to low blood calcium levels.

A deficiency of vitamin ________ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

The human body can absorb some of the ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

All vitamins are amines.

Vitamins A,D,E,and K from plant sources are less soluble than vitamins A,D,E,and K from animal sources.

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,________.

A low level of salt in sweat is a sign of cystic fibrosis.

The ________ is the primary site of vitamin absorption.

Which of the following substances is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant activity?

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?

Which of the following foods is the best source of vitamin K?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

In the body,vitamin A helps ________.

Vitamins A,D,E,and K all have hydrocarbon chains that make them soluble in fats.

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K?

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

Which of the following vitamins is most important for bone health?

Long-term vitamin E deficiency can result in nerve damage and blindness.

Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?

Kesha is lactose intolerant and avoids all dairy foods. She also doesn't like the taste of rice,soy,or almond milk so consumes very little calcium in her diet. As a result of her low calcium intake,________ will be secreted in response to low blood calcium levels.

A deficiency of vitamin ________ results in deterioration of epithelial cells.

The human body can absorb some of the ________ that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

All vitamins are amines.

Vitamins A,D,E,and K from plant sources are less soluble than vitamins A,D,E,and K from animal sources.

To conserve the vitamin content of foods,________.

A low level of salt in sweat is a sign of cystic fibrosis.

The ________ is the primary site of vitamin absorption.

Which of the following substances is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant activity?

Long-term trials have shown that high intakes of vitamin E reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?

Which of the following foods is the best source of vitamin K?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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